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WG53 EUL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Exeter, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 129,341 miles on the clock, averaging 5,830 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for WG53 EUL

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,341
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
95%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,830

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,341 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,048
Average per year5,830
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG53 EUL 29k54k79k104k129k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,341 miles
Since last MOT+2,048 miles
PASS
Mileage127,293 miles
Since last MOT+3,080 miles
PASS
Mileage124,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,213 miles
Since last MOT+3,141 miles
PASS
Mileage121,072 miles
Since last MOT+3,027 miles
PASS
Mileage118,045 miles
Since last MOT+4,799 miles
PASS
Mileage113,246 miles
Since last MOT+3,453 miles
PASS
Mileage109,793 miles
Since last MOT+4,817 miles
PASS
Mileage104,976 miles
Since last MOT+5,455 miles
PASS
Mileage99,521 miles
Since last MOT+4,127 miles
PASS
Mileage95,394 miles
Since last MOT+5,168 miles
PASS
Mileage90,226 miles
Since last MOT+14,698 miles
PASS
Mileage75,528 miles
Since last MOT+13,483 miles
PASS
Mileage62,045 miles
Since last MOT+6,233 miles
PASS
Mileage55,812 miles
Since last MOT+6,682 miles
PASS
Mileage49,130 miles
Since last MOT+6,811 miles
PASS
Mileage42,319 miles
Since last MOT+6,661 miles
PASS
Mileage35,658 miles
Since last MOT+6,496 miles
PASS
Mileage29,162 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 EUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WG53 EUL

What car is WG53 EUL?

WG53 EUL is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WG53 EUL?

The last recorded mileage for WG53 EUL was 129,341 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG53 EUL passed its MOT?

WG53 EUL has had 19 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (18 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 Jan 2024.

Is WG53 EUL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG53 EUL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WG53 EUL?

WG53 EUL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.